AUTOMOBILE

Maruti Suzuki has called for a rethink of India’s tax policy on strong hybrid vehicles, arguing that taxing them at 43%—around the same rate as petrol and diesel vehicles—is unfair, particularly when electric vehicles (EVs) benefit from a much lower...

Bajaj Auto Limited recorded total sales of 3,84,621 units in May 2025, representing an 8% increase compared to 3,55,323 units sold in the same period last year. The growth was driven primarily by exports, which rose 22% to 1,58,888 units,...

Confidence Petroleum India Limited has announced the commissioning of eight new Auto LPG Dispensing Stations at strategic locations across the country. With this development, the company’s total operational network has reached 295 stations, positioning it as the second-largest operator of...

Seeking to overturn long-standing perceptions around its approach to vehicle safety, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has moved decisively to make six airbags a standard feature across nearly its entire model lineup, marking a significant shift in the company’s product...

Hero MotoCorp dispatched 5.08 lakh motorcycles and scooters in May 2025, recovering from April's production disruptions, though the company's annual growth trajectory continues to face headwinds amid intensifying competition from Honda. The May performance represents a 66% month-on-month increase from...

Royal Enfield recorded total sales of 89,429 motorcycles in May 2025, reflecting a 3.3% increase from 86,559 units sold in April 2025. Domestic sales reached 75,820 units, slightly lower than April’s 76,002 units, while exports grew to 13,609 units from...

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued detailed guidelines for its Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMPCI), outlining how global automakers can access reduced import duties while establishing local manufacturing operations. The scheme, first announced...

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki’s export push gained momentum as the carmaker reported a 50% year-on-year jump in overseas shipments to 59,130 units in April–May FY26. Backed by its strategy to de-risk from domestic market pressures, the company is targeting...

Hero MotoCorp said today it will launch a new electric two-wheeler on July 1, giving the most concrete indication that the Vida Z, the company's most affordable electric vehicle to date, will hit the market soon. The announcement comes as...